First Lady joins Gambians to cheer-up Scorpions

Gambia’s
First Lady Fatou Bah-Barrow was among the crowd that stormed the Independence
Stadium on Friday to cheer-up the country’s national team Scorpions in their
friendly game against Central African Republic.

Madam
Bah-Barrow appeared at the stadium wearing the Scorpions jersey; the team
played out a 1-1 draw with Central Africa in an international friendly. The
Scorpions have not played at home for nearly two years. Friday game ended the
long wait by fans to watch their darling Scorpions.

The
First Lady wore her Gambian Jersey and Cap bearing the name “Gambia”. Her
presence to watch the game was described by many as a morale booster for the
boys.

She
was seen celebrating when Assan Ceesay gave The Gambia the lead in the second
half. She stood up, waving the Gambian flag, much to the delight of those at the
VIP section.

The
Gambia Football Federation General Secretary Lamin Jassey took to the social
media to thank Madam Fatou Bah-Barrow for coming to watch the game. Mr.Jassey
also thanked Gambians for turning in numbers to cheer the boys.